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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Guerra y Paz

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre guerra y paz, como "arms", "military", "navy", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
action
action
[Sustantivo]

the act of fighting a war or battle

acción, intervención

acción, intervención

Ex: Diplomats worked to end the prolonged action that had devastated the region .

Los diplomáticos trabajaron para poner fin a la acción prolongada que había devastado la región.

advance
advance
[Sustantivo]

a forward movement by soldiers

avance

avance

Ex: During the advance, the soldiers faced unexpected obstacles that slowed their progress .

Durante el avance, los soldados se enfrentaron a obstáculos inesperados que ralentizaron su progreso.

camp
camp
[Sustantivo]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

campo

campo

Ex: The camp served as a base for operations in the region .

El campamento sirvió como base para las operaciones en la región.

military
military
[Adjetivo]

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

militar

militar

Ex: He adopted a military stance during training .

Adoptó una postura militar durante el entrenamiento.

air force
air force
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

fuerza aérea

fuerza aérea

Ex: The air force's precision airstrikes helped to disable key enemy installations .

Los ataques aéreos de precisión de la fuerza aérea ayudaron a incapacitar instalaciones clave del enemigo.

navy
navy
[Sustantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

armada, marina

armada, marina

Ex: The navy's submarines play a vital role in national defense and surveillance .

Los submarinos de la marina desempeñan un papel vital en la defensa nacional y la vigilancia.

strategy
strategy
[Sustantivo]

a field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense

estrategia

estrategia

Ex: Analyzing historical battles provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of different military strategies.

Analizar batallas históricas proporciona valiosos conocimientos sobre la efectividad de diferentes estrategias militares.

arms
arms
[Sustantivo]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armas

armas

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .

Los soldados fueron entrenados extensamente en el uso de varias armas antes de ser desplegados en las líneas del frente.

grenade
grenade
[Sustantivo]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

granada

granada

Ex: She watched as the grenade landed in the target area and exploded .

Ella observó cómo la granada caía en el área objetivo y explotaba.

handgun
handgun
[Sustantivo]

a gun that can be used with one hand

pistola

pistola

Ex: The detective found a handgun at the crime scene , which was sent for analysis .

El detective encontró un pistola en la escena del crimen, que fue enviada para su análisis.

mine
mine
[Sustantivo]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mina

mina

Ex: The soldiers carefully navigated the area , aware of the hidden mines.

Los soldados navegaron cuidadosamente por el área, conscientes de las minas ocultas.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective

campaña

campaña

Ex: Soldiers trained extensively to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Los soldados se entrenaron extensamente para prepararse para la próxima campaña.

to command
to command
[Verbo]

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

comandar

comandar

Ex: As the lieutenant commands the unit , she leads not just with orders but with empathy , understanding the burden of responsibility that comes with her position .

Mientras el teniente comanda la unidad, no solo lidera con órdenes sino con empatía, entendiendo la carga de responsabilidad que conlleva su posición.

to desert
to desert
[Verbo]

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

desertar de

desertar de

Ex: She decided to desert her homeland army and seek a new life in another country .

Ella decidió desertar de su ejército patrio y buscar una nueva vida en otro país.

to dominate

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominar

dominar

Ex: The company dominates the tech industry , controlling most of the market share .

La empresa domina la industria tecnológica, controlando la mayor parte de la cuota de mercado.

to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .

Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si invadir o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.

to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to find people to join the armed forces

reclutar

reclutar

Ex: The general personally recruited elite soldiers for the secret mission .

El general reclutó personalmente soldados de élite para la misión secreta.

to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to hit using hands or weapons

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: During the battle , the warrior struck his enemies with a sword in each hand .

Durante la batalla, el guerrero golpeó a sus enemigos con una espada en cada mano.

gunfight
gunfight
[Sustantivo]

a fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns

tiroteo, balacera

tiroteo, balacera

Ex: The neighborhood became notorious after a series of violent gunfights broke out among rival gangs .

El vecindario se volvió notorio después de una serie de tiroteos violentos entre pandillas rivales.

armed
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.

El equipo SWAT llegó a la escena armado con equipo táctico y rifles de asalto, preparado para una operación de alto riesgo.

civil
civil
[Adjetivo]

involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces

civil

civil

Ex: Efforts to rebuild civil infrastructure , such as schools and hospitals , are essential after the war ends .

Los esfuerzos para reconstruir la infraestructura civil, como escuelas y hospitales, son esenciales después de que termine la guerra.

occupied
occupied
[Adjetivo]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: Citizens in the occupied territory protested against the presence of foreign troops .

Los ciudadanos del territorio ocupado protestaron contra la presencia de tropas extranjeras.

parade
parade
[Sustantivo]

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

desfile, parada

desfile, parada

Ex: The military parade featured precision drills and impressive displays of weaponry .

El desfile militar presentó ejercicios de precisión y exhibiciones impresionantes de armamento.

prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

prisionero de guerra

prisionero de guerra

Ex: Captured soldiers may face challenges reintegrating into society after being a prisoner of war.
rank
rank
[Sustantivo]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

grado

grado

Ex: Training programs are essential for members of the rank to develop their skills .

Los programas de capacitación son esenciales para que los miembros del rango desarrollen sus habilidades.

refugee
refugee
[Sustantivo]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

refugiado

refugiado

Ex: The refugee crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .

La crisis de los refugiados provocó debates sobre la ayuda humanitaria y la responsabilidad global.

volunteer
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

voluntario

voluntario

Ex: Volunteers can come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique experiences to the military .

Los voluntarios pueden provenir de diversos orígenes y aportar experiencias únicas al ejército.

service
service
[Sustantivo]

a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

fuerzas armadas, rama

fuerzas armadas, rama

Ex: Most of my boys went into the services.

La mayoría de mis chicos entraron en los servicios.

tank
tank
[Sustantivo]

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat

tanque

tanque

Ex: She studied the history of tank development during World War II for her research project .

Ella estudió la historia del desarrollo de los tanques durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial para su proyecto de investigación.

warship
warship
[Sustantivo]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

buque de guerra, barco de guerra

Ex: The navy deployed a new warship to strengthen its maritime security .

La marina desplegó un nuevo buque de guerra para fortalecer su seguridad marítima.

war crime
war crime
[Sustantivo]

an inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war

crímenes de guerra

crímenes de guerra

Ex: Documentation of war crimes is crucial for accountability and historical records .

La documentación de los crímenes de guerra es crucial para la rendición de cuentas y los registros históricos.

nuclear submarine
nuclear submarine
[Sustantivo]

a ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile

submarino nuclear, sumergible nuclear

submarino nuclear, sumergible nuclear

Ex: Many countries maintain a fleet of nuclear submarines as part of their defense forces .

Muchos países mantienen una flota de submarinos nucleares como parte de sus fuerzas de defensa.

target
target
[Sustantivo]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

objetivo

objetivo

Ex: The hackers aimed at government systems as their target.

Los hackers apuntaron a los sistemas gubernamentales como su objetivo.

to wreck
to wreck
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something severely

destrozar

destrozar

Ex: The lack of proper precautions wrecked the stability of the structure .

La falta de precauciones adecuadas destruyó la estabilidad de la estructura.

spoil
spoil
[Sustantivo]

valuable items that are taken by force, especially during a war

botín, despojos

botín, despojos

Ex: Stories of legendary conquests often include tales of enormous spoils acquired by the victors .

Las historias de conquistas legendarias a menudo incluyen relatos de enormes botines adquiridos por los vencedores.

to wound
to wound
[Verbo]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

herir

herir

Ex: Thorns on certain plants can easily wound gardeners if not handled carefully .

Las espinas de ciertas plantas pueden herir fácilmente a los jardineros si no se manejan con cuidado.

ground-to-air missile

a missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship

misil tierra-aire, misil superficie-aire

misil tierra-aire, misil superficie-aire

Ex: During the conflict , ground-to-air missiles were used to intercept hostile drones .

Durante el conflicto, se utilizaron misiles tierra-aire para interceptar drones hostiles.

air-to-ground missile

a missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea

misil aire-tierra, misil aire-superficie

misil aire-tierra, misil aire-superficie

Ex: Pilots must undergo extensive training to effectively deploy air-to-ground missiles during missions .

Los pilotos deben someterse a un entrenamiento extenso para desplegar efectivamente misiles aire-tierra durante las misiones.

brass knuckles
brass knuckles
[Sustantivo]

a metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with

puño americano, manopla

puño americano, manopla

Ex: Using brass knuckles in a fight can lead to severe legal consequences .

Usar puños americanos en una pelea puede llevar a graves consecuencias legales.

dogfight
dogfight
[Sustantivo]

an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged

combate aéreo, dogfight

combate aéreo, dogfight

Ex: Modern dogfights may involve advanced technology , but the fundamental tactics remain similar to those used in the past .

Los combates aéreos modernos pueden involucrar tecnología avanzada, pero las tácticas fundamentales siguen siendo similares a las utilizadas en el pasado.

marine
marine
[Sustantivo]

a member of one of the armed forces who can engage in operations taking place both on land and at sea, particularly a member of Royal Marines or United States Marine Corps

un marine, un infante de marina

un marine, un infante de marina

Ex: Many marines have a reputation for their bravery and commitment to their mission.

Muchos marines tienen reputación por su valentía y compromiso con su misión.

to gun down

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

abatir, derribar

abatir, derribar

Ex: The sniper had a clear shot and gunned down the enemy soldier .

El francotirador tenía un tiro despejado y abatieron al soldado enemigo.

United States Marine Corps

an armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea

Ex: The Marine Corps has a unique culture and traditions that foster camaraderie among its members.
sidearm
sidearm
[Sustantivo]

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

arma de fuego secundaria, arma lateral

arma de fuego secundaria, arma lateral

Ex: The detective always had his sidearm within reach while investigating potentially dangerous situations .

El detective siempre tenía su arma de fuego al alcance mientras investigaba situaciones potencialmente peligrosas.

bulletproof
bulletproof
[Adjetivo]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

blindado, a prueba de balas

blindado, a prueba de balas

Ex: The bulletproof backpack offered parents peace of mind for their children's safety at school.

La mochila a prueba de balas ofreció a los padres tranquilidad por la seguridad de sus hijos en la escuela.

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